Diversity in the News at Fisher

Cardinal Awards Celebrate Student Life at Fisher Two students celebrate at the 2025 Cardinal Awards.

04/11/2025 - The Student Government Association (SGA) rolled out the red carpet to celebrate a year of active clubs and organizations, creative events, and students who contributed to the fabric of student life on campus.

Fisher Students “Serving the Underserved” Over Spring Break The pharmacy team volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

03/27/2025 - Two groups of St. John Fisher University students and employees spent their Spring Break engaged in service, giving back to communities along the eastern seaboard.

Interfaith Dialogues at Fisher Student leaders of the Interfaith Dialogues.

03/12/2025 - St. John Fisher University has had a long commitment to promoting an inclusive campus where all feel a sense of belonging. One of the efforts the University has made is implementing Interfaith Lunch and Discussions, hosted by the Office of Campus Ministry.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Degraj Suberi Degraj Suberi

02/24/2025 - The next student featured is first-generation student Degraj Suberi. A dedicated and diligent scholar, he is pursuing a double major in physics and math, with a minor in computer science. Suberi was nominated by Megan Walker, TRIO Student Support Services advisor, for his outstanding commitment and academic achievements.

Clark ’78 Honored by Urban League of Rochester William G. Clark ’78

02/15/2025 - Fisher Alumnus and Trustee William G. Clark ’78 was honored during the Urban League of Rochester’s 60th Anniversary Gala for his decades of service to the organization and for his significant contributions to advancing equity and opportunity in Rochester.

Eco-Inspired Art Exhibit Opens This Month A sculpture by Judith Modrak

01/16/2025 - The Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery at St. John Fisher University will soon welcome “Earth’s Voices,” an immersive, eco-inspired sculptural exhibition by Judith Modrak, a New York City-based sculptor and installation artist. The exhibit will be on display from Friday, Jan. 24 through Thursday, April 24, and features Modrak’s Guardian sculptures and community-crafted totems, highlighting vital connections to the environment and each other.

Fisher’s 2025 Spirit of Identity Week Fosters Unity, Community BSU hosted a gala to celebrate Black excellence.

01/07/2025 - The third annual Spirit of Identity Week, running from Monday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 26, will feature events and activities that celebrate the diversity of campus and foster a sense of community and belonging for students, faculty, and staff alike.

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Receives Special Olympics Health Grant A nurse listens to a patient's heartbeat.

12/09/2024 - The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University received $50,000 through the Special Olympics Health 2024 Systems Change in Inclusive Health Subgrant, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grant will fund the creation of professional development materials that will prepare advanced practice providers (APPs) to deliver quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Save the Date for the 2025 Spirit of Identity Week A tablescape at the 2024 BSU Gala.

12/04/2024 - St. John Fisher University will kick off the spring 2025 semester with the third annual Spirit of Identity Week.

St. John Fisher University Receives Grant to Empower and Celebrate First-Generation College Students in November Fisher students celebrate during First-Generation Student Week.

10/28/2024 - St. John Fisher University has received a grant for the 2024 First-Generation College Celebration national initiative from the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen Forward with support from TIAA and the Strada Education Foundation.

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